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Scottsdale, Az, Us

As the leader of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, I leverage a diverse business skill set to drive demand for accessible, affordable composting services across the United States. My focus includes strategic planning and consulting to scale workforce development, expand decentralized circularity infrastructure, and develop behavior-driven public education tools that reduce contamination while stimulating economic demand and job creation. Overseeing national programs, I lead cross-functional teams and legislative initiatives to implement long-term organic waste diversion strategies using low-cost, high-impact models centered on taxpayer-funded public schools. In addition, I spearhead strategic fundraising, grant acquisition, and resource mobilization efforts, empowering over 100 public schools while aligning initiatives with key industry stakeholders, large organizations, and policymakers. My parallel work in brand development enhances visibility, credibility, and engagement across communities and industries. Integrating ESG strategy, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable impact, I bridge business objectives with responsible governance and social equity to drive systemic change.Key Achievements:- Thought Leadership: Featured in leading media outlets including CNBC, Forbes, Martha Stewart, and GreenBiz.- Strategic Partnerships: Developed key collaborations with the National Wildlife Federation, U.S. Composting Council, U.S. Plastics Pact, Circular Arizona, and other high-impact organizations.- Brand Growth: Generated over 2 million brand impressions in Q1/Q2 2024 with $0 ad spend.- Leadership & Team Management: Lead a team of 40+ volunteers and 5 board members, while representing Let’s Go Compost on external committees and workstreams.- Public Speaking & Advocacy: Delivered talks at Arizona State University, SWANA, Circular Arizona, Farm to School Network, and the U.S. Composting Council.

Tacoma, Washington, Us

MakeSoil is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community composting on a global scale. Through its online platform, it connects "Soil Makers"—individuals who compost—with "Soil Supporters," those who contribute food scraps, facilitating local composting initiatives. This collaborative approach aims to reduce food waste, enhance soil quality, and foster community engagement in hundreds of communities around the globe. As a consultant at MakeSoil, I work to optimize community composting operations by developing scalable workflows, creating data-driven outreach strategies, and implementing partnership frameworks to increase user acquisition and program efficiency.

Hamburg, Strassenbahnring 18, De

As a Fellow, chosen from a competitive pool of over 4,000 international applicants, I specialize in circular economy principles and domestic food systems. Through business development and entrepreneurship coaching, I continue to hone advanced skills in ESG strategy, corporate reporting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.

At Circular Arizona, I utilize my expertise in content strategy and deep understanding of the ESG landscape to enhance the organization’s impact. I design and execute comprehensive communication strategies and create compelling content to build partnerships, increase awareness, educate the community, and promote sustainable, resilient practices throughout the state so as to advance the organization’s mission.

As a founding board member of the Arizona Composting Council, I am dedicated to promoting accessible and affordable composting infrastructure for all Arizonans, regardless of location or income. I work to ensure that composting practices and policies address environmental justice, providing equitable opportunities for sustainable waste management. My efforts focus on developing initiatives that support organic waste diversion and soil health, while advocating for community education and collaboration across sectors to make composting a viable option for everyone in Arizona.

At the U.S. Plastics Pact, I collaborate to advance accessible composting systems and advocate for equitable waste management policies for marginalized communities. My work integrates expertise in environmental justice, stakeholder engagement, policy, DEIA, supply chain transparency, and corporate governance.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

As a member of the DEIA Committee at the US Composting Council, I advance equity and accessibility within the industry, promoting inclusive operational practices and policies within the organization while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. As Chair of the Young Professional Community Service Committee and member of the Steering Committee, I lead initiatives engaging young professionals in a community service project and networking event at the annual conference, fostering awareness and participation in composting initiatives among emerging industry leaders.

With extensive experience in stakeholder management and delivering persuasive, results-driven content across diverse industries, I specialize in crafting multi-tiered digital strategies that align with both programmatic and financial objectives. My expertise spans profitability-focused social media campaigns, SEO optimization, and boosting online visibility and conversion rates within complex and regulated environments. I excel in integrating cross-channel marketing strategies, designing UX/UI content, and leveraging data-driven insights to continuously refine content approaches. Additionally, I bring advanced skills in content personalization, automation, and content governance, ensuring compliance and consistency across all platforms. My experience also includes crisis communication and reputation management, developing thought leadership content that positions brands as industry leaders. I’m highly proficient in managing content calendars, technical SEO, content audits, data analytics, A/B testing, and customer segmentation campaigns. With expertise in agile project management, I lead teams effectively, adapting quickly to evolving needs. My strong command of content management systems allows me to drive high-impact campaigns tailored to meet specific business goals while maintaining brand integrity and user-centric strategies.Clients Include: Intel, Logicalis, Botco.ai, Paul Mitchell Schools, The Society of Hospital Medicine, TechTarget, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, OpenWorks Facility Management, Life Managed Financial Advisors, Build Your Future Arizona, Ideas Collide, Walton Global, and Greystar.

As a Food Systems Consultant at Knead Technologies, I applied strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making to manage branding, messaging, logistics, and operations for the "Knead Phoenix" pilot, under the City of Phoenix Food Systems Transformation Grant. I led the deployment of Knead's food rescue logistics app, building and training a high-performance local team to recover 7,620 pounds of edible food from large resorts, event venues, farmers markets, and small businesses, redistributing it to nearby decentralized food banks. Through diversion, I was able to divert 9.25 US tons of CO2e, recover 6,350 meals, and save 580,000 gallons of water. The pilot is projected to sustain an annual food rescue rate of 200,000 pounds, significantly enhancing community access to recovered food resources while reducing environmental impact.My expertise in operational efficiency, team leadership, and sustainable logistics enabled a reduction in CO2 emissions and food waste diversion, fully aligned with EPA best practices for environmental impact. This quarter-long contract served as a short-term engagement to provide Knead with foundational support as they established their Phoenix market presence, laying the groundwork for a scalable, sustainable food rescue model that Knead could independently build upon.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Selected for a competitive 9-month leadership program, I was part of a dynamic cohort of for-profit, non-profit, university, and government employees dedicated to driving high-impact sustainability initiatives. The immersive curriculum provided in-depth exposure to critical topics like clean energy, water resource management, and sustainable transportation, while equipping me with advanced strategies in resilient communities, sustainable food systems, and materials lifecycle management.